T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT 1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT SLOVAKIA Vienna AUSTRIA PRSRT STD Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, U.S. Postage HUNGARY PAID ACADEMIC u UNKNOWN GLORY OF THE HABSBURGS u Before it was toppled during World War I, the House of Habsburg was perhaps the world’s ARRANGEMENTS ABROAD greatest imperial dynasty, producing kings from Portugal to Croatia and ruling the Holy Roman Empire SLOVENIA From Sarajevo to Vienna for 300 years. Travel with us from Sarajevo to Vienna, crossing four countries to uncover the hidden Ljubljana Zagreb glories of this lost empire. CROATIA We are delighted that Wolfram Koeppe, the Marina Kellen French Curator of European BOSNIA- Sculpture and Decorative Arts, will be leading this trip. An erudite and witty lecturer, he has led other HERZEGOVINA Travel with the Met programs to great acclaim. Adriatic Sea Step back in time to Sarajevo, where the Habsburg Empire came to its end. Explore its Ottoman Sarajevo and Austro-Hungarian influences, and see where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated—the catalyst that sparked the Great War a century ago. Admire the grand Habsburg buildings of Zagreb, Croatia, known as “little Vienna,” and spend two nights in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where the dynasty ITALY held sway for almost six centuries. Nearby Bled, nestled on an alpine lake, is a postcard-perfect place for a traditional pletna boat ride, followed by an exclusive dinner in historic Bled castle. In Austria, enjoy a private director’s tour of the treasury of Castle Esterházy in Forchtenstein. Conclude u u UNKNOWN GLORY OF THE HABSBURGS TRAVELING WITH YOU with three days in Vienna to visit its marvelous PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $9,895 From Sarajevo to Vienna u June 20 to 30, 2014 sights. An optional evening at the Fête Impériale, SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,360 Wolfram Koeppe is the the city’s newest Summer Ball of the Spanish Marina Kellen French Curator Riding School, is an added highlight. RATE INCLUDES of the Department of European u Nine nights accommodations as per the itinerary Sculpture and Decorative Arts An optional three-night prelude in at The Metropolitan Museum of historic Dubrovnik, Mostar, and Sarajevo is u Breakfast daily, seven lunches, and six dinners; Art. His recent exhibitions and local wine with included lunches and dinners also offered. publications include Princely u Enrichment program of lectures Splendor, The Dresden Court We hope you will join us for this 1580-1620 (with co-curator Ian exceptional exploration of the Habsburgs’ u Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits Wardropper, 2004), European Furniture in The history and legacy during the centennial year Metropolitan Museum of Art (with Daniëlle Kisluk- of the Great War. u Gratuities to guides and drivers Grosheide and William Rieder in 2006), and Fascino del u Flight from Sarajevo to Zagreb Bello, Collezione Terruzzi (2007). A leading specialist Sincerely, in the decorative arts, he organized the award-winning u Airport / hotel / airport group transfers landmark exhibition Extravagant Inventions: The u Taxes, service, and porterage fees Princely Furniture by the Roentgens. A short video prepared for this exhibition demonstrating the mechanics NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare between home city and of the famous Roentgen Berlin Cabinet went “viral” on Emily K. Rafferty Europe; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine the internet and has an unprecedented number of over with included lunches and dinners; transfers for those not on President four million views. Dr. Koeppe is known for his wide- suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; excess baggage; any other items not specifically included. ranging interest in the decorative arts and sculpture, reflected by the acquisition of major works, many of OPTIONAL DUBROVNIK, MOSTAR & SARAJEVO PRELUDE which are included as essential masterpieces in the new u u $1,765 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement $315. June 20 to 30, 2014 Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide (2012). u Includes two nights accommodations at the Hilton Imperial Hotel and one night at the Hotel Europe; breakfast daily, two lunches, and two dinners with local wine; sightseeing. u u u HE ETROPOLITAN USEUM OF RT u IFTH VENUE u EW ORK, EW ORK www.metmuseum.org/travel T M M A 1000 F A N Y N Y 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT 1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT SLOVAKIA Vienna AUSTRIA PRSRT STD Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, U.S. Postage HUNGARY PAID ACADEMIC u UNKNOWN GLORY OF THE HABSBURGS u Before it was toppled during World War I, the House of Habsburg was perhaps the world’s ARRANGEMENTS ABROAD greatest imperial dynasty, producing kings from Portugal to Croatia and ruling the Holy Roman Empire SLOVENIA From Sarajevo to Vienna for 300 years. Travel with us from Sarajevo to Vienna, crossing four countries to uncover the hidden Ljubljana Zagreb glories of this lost empire. CROATIA We are delighted that Wolfram Koeppe, the Marina Kellen French Curator of European BOSNIA- Sculpture and Decorative Arts, will be leading this trip. An erudite and witty lecturer, he has led other HERZEGOVINA Travel with the Met programs to great acclaim. Adriatic Sea Step back in time to Sarajevo, where the Habsburg Empire came to its end. Explore its Ottoman Sarajevo and Austro-Hungarian influences, and see where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated—the catalyst that sparked the Great War a century ago. Admire the grand Habsburg buildings of Zagreb, Croatia, known as “little Vienna,” and spend two nights in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where the dynasty ITALY held sway for almost six centuries. Nearby Bled, nestled on an alpine lake, is a postcard-perfect place for a traditional pletna boat ride, followed by an exclusive dinner in historic Bled castle. In Austria, enjoy a private director’s tour of the treasury of Castle Esterházy in Forchtenstein. Conclude u u UNKNOWN GLORY OF THE HABSBURGS TRAVELING WITH YOU with three days in Vienna to visit its marvelous PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $9,895 From Sarajevo to Vienna u June 20 to 30, 2014 sights. An optional evening at the Fête Impériale, SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,360 Wolfram Koeppe is the the city’s newest Summer Ball of the Spanish Marina Kellen French Curator Riding School, is an added highlight. RATE INCLUDES of the Department of European u Nine nights accommodations as per the itinerary Sculpture and Decorative Arts An optional three-night prelude in at The Metropolitan Museum of historic Dubrovnik, Mostar, and Sarajevo is u Breakfast daily, seven lunches, and six dinners; Art. His recent exhibitions and local wine with included lunches and dinners also offered. publications include Princely u Enrichment program of lectures Splendor, The Dresden Court We hope you will join us for this 1580-1620 (with co-curator Ian exceptional exploration of the Habsburgs’ u Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits Wardropper, 2004), European Furniture in The history and legacy during the centennial year Metropolitan Museum of Art (with Daniëlle Kisluk- of the Great War. u Gratuities to guides and drivers Grosheide and William Rieder in 2006), and Fascino del u Flight from Sarajevo to Zagreb Bello, Collezione Terruzzi (2007). A leading specialist Sincerely, in the decorative arts, he organized the award-winning u Airport / hotel / airport group transfers landmark exhibition Extravagant Inventions: The u Taxes, service, and porterage fees Princely Furniture by the Roentgens. A short video prepared for this exhibition demonstrating the mechanics NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare between home city and of the famous Roentgen Berlin Cabinet went “viral” on Emily K. Rafferty Europe; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine the internet and has an unprecedented number of over with included lunches and dinners; transfers for those not on President four million views. Dr. Koeppe is known for his wide- suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; excess baggage; any other items not specifically included. ranging interest in the decorative arts and sculpture, reflected by the acquisition of major works, many of OPTIONAL DUBROVNIK, MOSTAR & SARAJEVO PRELUDE which are included as essential masterpieces in the new u u $1,765 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement $315. June 20 to 30, 2014 Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide (2012). u Includes two nights accommodations at the Hilton Imperial Hotel and one night at the Hotel Europe; breakfast daily, two lunches, and two dinners with local wine; sightseeing. u u u HE ETROPOLITAN USEUM OF RT u IFTH VENUE u EW ORK, EW ORK www.metmuseum.org/travel T M M A 1000 F A N Y N Y 10028 u u u u u u u u u u ERMS & ONDITIONS T C U NKNOWN G LORY OF THE H ABSBURGS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare From Sarajevo to Vienna VIENNA when available, group flights or your own individual requests for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing. Friday, June 27 OPTIONAL PRELUDE June 20 to 30, 2014 PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic DUBROVNIK, MOSTAR & SARAJEVO Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is ________________________ u ________________________ Attend a morning lecture before we visit the Augustinian required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be June 17 to 21, 2014 received 120 days prior to departure.